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Renault RC8D water pump impeller don3154 at 2:05am 11.14.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2840 I have a 1980 h27 with a Renault RC8D diesel inboard. The impeller is weak and I need to replace it
working sail size? Rooster5122 at 1:12am 11.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/904 The 1981 Hunter 22 that I recently bought only had one headsail. Can anyone provide me with the luf
Fuel tank inspection port Rob at 12:39am 11.14.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1657 Does anyone know where I can buy an inspection port / cover for my aluminum fuel tank?Thanks,Rob
Sail Maintenence/cleaning Tony at 12:29am 11.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/875 AM told Skelly in Havre de grace is good for washing/ inspection repair etc. My sails are due for w
Plumbing layout for head and tank in a new 36 super plumber? at 11:39pm 11.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1043 I am having problems with my head backing up. Itdoes not appear to be the head unit itself so I am w
Specs for prop replacement f/First 42? Greg Gladden at 10:52pm 11.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1062 Recently purchased First 42 needs prop replaced. Hurth gearbox has no markings showing gear box red
Owners Manual - Sovereign 17 Cats Meow at 10:33pm 11.13.05 Other Sailboats 1/3568 I am looking for an owners manual on the Sovereign 17 built in 1985 for our recently purchased Sover
Deck Repair John Wressell at 10:08pm 11.13.05 Other Sailboats 2/1089 Because of water leakage we need to replace a portion of the deck. Any ideas on where to find matchi
Belt failure on Yanmar 4JH3E Persy at 9:41pm 11.13.05 Ask All Sailors 8/6703 The alternator/water pump belt on my 4JH3E Yanmar diesel has failed 3 times this year. The belt is
Belt failures on Yanmar 4JH3E Persy at 9:40pm 11.13.05 Big Boats 0/1110 The alternator/water pump belt on my 4JH3E Yanmar diesel has failed 3 times this year. The belt is
Need a Name Calvin at 9:36pm 11.13.05 Smaller Boats 3/977 In the past few days someone posted a message stating they had a 260 for sale in Atlanta. Please get
GALLEY SINK DREW6713 at 8:45pm 11.13.05 Other Sailboats 6/1277 I am new to the pearson 26 and would like to know, does the sink on the boat drain anywhere? mine g
need picture of how a mac 25 is rigged The Kerri-ann at 8:21pm 11.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1037 If any one has a picture of how the main is controlled. I have a pulley at the end of the boom and a
Rudder Play Jason at 7:39pm 11.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1106 Boat is out of the water and on the cradle. I have noticed that the rudder has some play...say 1/4".
Holding Tank Removal Mike McKendy at 7:27pm 11.13.05 Big Boats 10/1063 I am changing the holding tank on my 1994 Legend 37.5 to a plastic one. Read all the archives and g
40.5 Solar System Mike at 6:55pm 11.13.05 Big Boats 1/801 When the boat was purchased the fuses (X 2)for the Solar Panel located in the rear lazerette were mi
Sail condition uploadjoe at 1:24pm 11.13.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1108 Hey Gang,I took the sails off today because I knew they are in need of some repair and a good clea
Heresy - Trolling Motor on Capri 14.2 dalestd at 12:30pm 11.13.05 Other Sailboats 2/4662 I have just acquired a 22 year old Capri 14.2. My wife and I have enjoyed sailing the Capri on a s
Bronze Turkey Head Award Ranger Paul at 12:28pm 11.13.05 Smaller Boats 0/725 Our race today for the coveted bronze turkey head pre-Thanksgiving day race perpetual trophy was a b
Going a little bit overboard ex-admin at 12:28pm 11.13.05 Ask All Sailors 50/3206 While sailing is a pretty safe sport, one of the great dangers is falling or being knocked overboard

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Mac 25 rudder lifting line diagram ? (1) rgranger at 8:57am 05.04.21 I always found it hard to lift the line without reaching far overboard, hanging off the stern. I th
Buying Used Sails - Size Measurement Tolerance sail sfbay at 8:56am 05.04.21 ...........Is there a rule of thumb tolerance for sizing? You might these articles helpful to size
Dock Tying Alternatives jssailem at 8:55am 05.04.21 @NotCook ... Never is pretty definitive. There are some who abandon their lines when they leave th
Can anyone recognize this boat? rgranger at 8:49am 05.04.21 Beautiful boat. I look forward to more pics once you have it all sorted out.
Can anyone recognize this boat? Jackdaw at 8:47am 05.04.21 Paging @Bosman ......
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 (1) jssailem at 8:47am 05.04.21 Bare with me I'm still a learning 70 year old. ;-). Well we all have to learn sometime. Better now
What happened here... rgranger at 8:45am 05.04.21 Venture 25 (count the port lights). has swing keel and came with lots of foam floatation under the
Mac 25 rudder lifting line diagram ? whudatt at 8:43am 05.04.21 That is perfect,thanks a bunch !
1984 H34 120vac circiut issues sail sfbay at 8:42am 05.04.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Hunter 34!! Is the reason the marina wanted yo
Dock Tying Alternatives NotCook at 8:41am 05.04.21 The challenge is our cleats aren't very large and don't have a centre hole to thread through for a
Window Caulking (1) rgranger at 8:40am 05.04.21 You will rue the day. I bayou country we would say roux
Riding Sail -- Use and Sources NotCook at 8:39am 05.04.21 running the nylon bridle directly from the anchor chain to the bow cleats Making one bridle side
Capri 18 Bilge Pump Hose JonnyEp at 8:35am 05.04.21 Thanks, I am giving up on this because the pumps they sell are all for mounting below the deck (I ca
Mac 25 rudder lifting line diagram ? (4) rgranger at 8:34am 05.04.21 This might not be the same design but this is how the Mac 25's baby sister (the Mac 22) does it. 8
Manasquan NJ to Block Island SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:31am 05.04.21 Anchoring in Fire Island inlet, I have anchored for the night in the cove off Oak Beach, but you hav
Dripless propeller shaft Andy_P at 8:30am 05.04.21 Yes, it is some sort of dripless system (not sure which one though). That while sealant smeared ar
Insurance for Macgregor 65 sail sfbay at 8:27am 05.04.21 Just to add about marine insurance cost...........in my experience it ranged from 0.75 - 2% of the b
There's a hole in my boat rgranger at 8:27am 05.04.21
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel cptjak at 8:22am 05.04.21 You can keep the swivel if you put 6 inches of chain between the swivel and anchor there by eliminat
Buying Used Sails - Size Measurement Tolerance jssailem at 8:21am 05.04.21 No real rule of thumb. If the sail is bigger than your rig then you will have sail slop like trying

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